Bakhtiari trying to make himself known

For Titans defensive end Eric Bakhtiari, all the hard work was worth the wait.

Called up from the practice squad a day earlier, Sunday’s game against the Rams was Bakhtiari’s first NFL game after previous stops in San Diego, San Francisco and Tampa Bay.

He showed up several times in kick coverage and was credited for three tackles. Coach Jeff Fisher complimented him on Monday.

“It was my first game and I was extremely nervous,’’ said Bakhtiari, who played in college at San Diego. “When I walked through the tunnel I got so excited I had to keep breathing, keep focusing and when I went through the helmet it was awesome. The dam broke down and I was flooded with emotion. I winded myself after the first couple of plays because I was so excited.’’

Bakhtiari said he got “tatered” on one play but on Monday Fisher said the defensive end was OK.